摘要
【趣学短语】Build up a head of steam蓄势待发,初见成效旧时,蒸汽机在启动后需要先“build up a head of steam(蓄足蒸汽压力)”才能全力运转。如今,这个表达用来比喻“某事或人开始成功”,尤其指“一个人或一项活动积攒了足够的能量、人气或支持,从而促使某事的发生”。【例句】The new advertising campaign is building up a head of steam. The product is really selling.这个新的广告宣传活动初见成效。这款产品真的很畅销。
